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Distance from Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone

Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 487.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 40 min.

N Bethlehem N2 → Port Shepstone
Road distance
487.5 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
347.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 40 min
Start point
Roux Street
End point
George Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
340 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R816.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R819.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R909.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R916.38
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,076.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,081.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,199.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,209.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,416.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,423.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,578.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,590.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
144° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
324° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2308, 28.3089
End coords Destination point
-30.7428, 30.4506
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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487.5 km 5 hrs 40 min
Start Bethlehem N2
Finish Port Shepstone
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Roux Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  4. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  8. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R982.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 20 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Port Shepstone → Bethlehem N2 Bethlehem N2 to Johannesburg Bethlehem N2 to Pretoria Bethlehem N2 to Cape Town Bethlehem N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Port Shepstone Pretoria to Port Shepstone Cape Town to Port Shepstone
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Shepstone
06:28 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,037.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,144.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethlehem N2 Start: Roux Street -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint
243.9 km
Total: 487.5 km
Midpoint 243.9 km
487.5 km 5 hrs 40 min
Destination Port Shepstone End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 487.5 km
Return-cycle span 974.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23083, 28.30889
Midpoint -29.19092, 29.99141
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bethlehem N2 from Port Shepstone? +
Bethlehem N2 is about 487.5 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R816.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R819.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R909.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R916.38 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethlehem N2 to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Bethlehem N2 To Port Shepstone
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Kokstad
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Route Locations

Start area
Bethlehem N2, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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